La Jolla High – Band 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

Band teaches the musical concepts and technique of performing at a beginning level. In this course, students will learn how to produce controlled and accurate pitch and create a mature wind/percussion tone, as well as learn the basics of music notation and musical vocabulary. Students will be exposed to the major scale and diverse repertoire and will be asked to think deeply about the discipline of music from a number of perspectives, including style, genre, mood, and historical and cultural context. Additional topics of study include demonstrating appropriate performance etiquette, identifying musical contrasts, evaluating performances, and creating new music through compositions and improvisations. Band 7-8 is an Honors level class offered by audition. Recommendations This is a second semester only course which follows Marching Band/PE in the first semester. • Multimedia Production 1, 2 Grades 9 – 12 This courses provide instruction in media technology and production. Instruction covers audio and video production, computer graphics and animation, and multimedia presentations, as well as the use of video recorders, cameras, projectors, special-effects generators, audio mixers, electronic keyboards, computers, scanners, digitizers, and printers. The mediaproduction skills learned in this course also enhance the qualifications of students intending to work as graphic artists, photographers, programmers, and musicians. Employment possibilities include Web designer, animator, sound technician and video- production assistant. Self-employment in the areas of video production, music, and graphic design also is possible.